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Discourse explores equal and quality education in rural areas
Jun 29, 2023 - The research unit for Education and Human Rights in Diversity (Edu-HRight) recently organised a significant discourse in collaboration with the Legal Perspectives, Governance and Democracy research subarea and the Education Law subject group at the North-West University (NWU). The discourse aimed to shed light on the various factors crucial for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/prof-bismark-tyobeka-aan-die-hoof-van-usaf-se-befondsingstrategiegroep
Prof Bismark Tyobeka aan die hoof van USAf se Befondsingstrategiegroep
Jun 29, 2023 - Universiteite Suid-Afrika (USAf) het die hoof en visekanselier van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), prof Bismark Tyobeka, as voorsitter van sy Befondsingstrategiegroep aangewys. Hy sal ook as lid van USAf se uitvoerende komitee (ExCo) dien. Die aanstelling is onmiddellik van krag, en prof Tyobeka sal hierdie posisie tot 31 Desember 2025 beklee…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-bismark-tyobeka-heads-usafs-funding-strategy-group
Prof Bismark Tyobeka heads USAf’s Funding Strategy Group
Jun 29, 2023 - Universities South Africa (USAf) has appointed the principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), Prof Bismark Tyobeka, as chairperson of its Funding Strategy Group. He will also serve as a member of USAf’s executive committee (ExCo). The appointment is with immediate effect, and Prof Tyobeka will hold this position until 31…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-crowned-miss-international-south-africa-2023
Student crowned Miss International South Africa 2023
Jun 30, 2023 - Jenique Botha, a 20-year-old North-West University (NWU) student, has been crowned Miss International South Africa 2023. Following her victory, she will represent South Africa in the Miss International pageant held in Japan in October. Jenique, who is pursuing a law degree, is also a professional model. She says she is honoured to wear the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/first-year-student-shines-top-participant-nstf-brilliants-programme
First-year student shines as a top participant in NSTF Brilliants Programme
Jun 30, 2023 - Lize-Mari Loots, a first-year BSc dietetics student at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Potchefstroom Campus, recently earned recognition as one of the top students in the prestigious National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) Brilliants Programme. The NSTF Brilliants Programme recognises at least 18 first-year students studying science,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/help-ons-om-ons-top-nwu-alumni-te-kies
Help ons om ons top-NWU-alumni te kies
Jun 30, 2023 - Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) is trots op sy merkwaardige alumni wat aktief voortgaan om waardevolle bydraes met ’n groot impak op alle gebiede van die samelewing te maak – en nie net plaaslik nie, maar ook in die buiteland. As jy ’n NWU-alumnus of ’n personeellid is wat van ’n alumnus weet wat op hulle kundigheidsgebied uitstaan, is dit nou…http://news.nwu.ac.za/help-us-choose-our-top-nwu-alumni
Help us to choose our top NWU alumni
Jun 30, 2023 - The North-West University (NWU) is proud of its remarkable alumni who actively continue to make impactful and valuable contributions in all spheres of society – not only locally, but also abroad. If you are an NWU alumnus or a staff member who knows of an alumnus who is shining in their field of expertise, now is the time to speak up. You can…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-botanical-gardens-gallery-presents-when-dust-settles-solo-exhibition-joe-turpin
NWU Botanical Gardens Gallery Presents When the Dust Settles a solo exhibition by Joe Turpin
Jun 30, 2023 - The NWU Botanical Gardens Gallery at the North-West University’s Potchefstroom Campus proudly presents the upcoming solo exhibition “When the Dust Settles”, running from 17th July with an opening reception and walkabout on the 22 July 2023 at 13h00. In February 2022, the foundation stone of the Rustenburg Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in South…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/die-belangrikheid-daarvan-om-stem-moontlikhede-met-landelike-gemeenskappe-te-deel
Die belangrikheid daarvan om STEM-moontlikhede met landelike gemeenskappe te deel
Jun 30, 2023 - Die wêreld van kernwetenskap is vol moontlikhede en die Sentrum vir Toegepaste Stralingswetenskap- en tegnologie (CARST) op die Mahikengkampus van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) doen sy deel om ’n beter lewe vir almal te verseker. Om Jeugmaand te vier, het CARST in samewerking met die Nasionale Kernreguleerder op 15 en 16 Junie na Setlagole in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/importance-sharing-stem-possibilities-rural-communities
The importance of sharing STEM possibilities with rural communities
Jun 30, 2023 - The world of nuclear science is full of possibilities and the Centre for Applied Radiation Science and Technology (CARST) at the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) is doing its part to ensure a better life for all. To mark Youth Month, CARST, in collaboration with the National Nuclear Regulator, headed to Setlagole in North West…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-hosts-succesful-international-conference
Faculty hosts succesful international conference
Jul 03, 2023 - The North-West University's (NWU’s) Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences recently played host to the fourth International Conference of the HR Division of the Academy of Management (HRIC2023). Held at the Sun City Convention Centre, the conference was jointly organised by the NWU’s School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resources…http://news.nwu.ac.za/excelling-it-and-computer-science-students-receive-laptops
Excelling IT and computer science students receive laptops
Jul 03, 2023 - Loop , a subsidiary of Lightstone , recognises the importance of investing in our students' future. The company recently donated laptops and laptop bags worth approximately R60 000 to four IT and computer sciences students at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus. “We carefully selected the recipients based on their academic…http://news.nwu.ac.za/towards-sustainable-future-north-west-university
Towards a sustainable future with the North-West University
Jul 04, 2023 - Our world is unrecognisable from that of just a few decades ago and great strides have been made to reduce disparities hampering global growth and prosperity. However, new challenges have arisen and we have yet to find answers to so many vexing questions. These include climate change, poverty and inequality, access to education, and environmental…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/verken-suid-afrika-se-unieke-en-interessante-erfenis
Verken Suid-Afrika se unieke en interessante erfenis
Jul 04, 2023 - Het jy al ooit oor die betekenis van ’n monument langs die pad gewonder? Dalk het jy al in ’n dorp stilgehou wanneer jy op reis is en gewonder waar die dorp se besienswaardighede is. Reisigers het vroeër reisgidse en kaarte gebruik, maar daardie tyd is verby, danksy apps soos Road Trip SA. Die Suid-Afrikaanse maatskappy Value Apps Edms Bpk het…http://news.nwu.ac.za/education-how-we-tackle-youth-unemployment
Education is how we tackle youth unemployment
Sep 18, 2023 - In June, South Africans celebrate Youth Month, but the harsh reality is there is often very little to celebrate, especially concerning current and future employment opportunities. This is in stark contrast with the 2023 theme for Youth Month, which is ‘Accelerating youth economic emancipation for a sustainable future’. According to Prof Waldo…http://news.nwu.ac.za/hang-hug-spirit-nelson-mandela
"Hang a Hug" in the spirit of Nelson Mandela
Jun 22, 2023 - In anticipation of Mandela Day, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently launched a "Hang a Hug" drive. The idea is to encourage staff and students to donate jackets and blankets and hanging them on designated trees around the campus for those in need to use during the cold winter months. Launched by the Student…http://news.nwu.ac.za/former-north-west-mec-obtains-phd
Former North West MEC obtains PhD
Jun 22, 2023 - Manketsi Emily Tlhape, former member of the executive committee (MEC) of North West and current member of the South African national parliament, received her PhD in economic management science with business administration from the North-West University (NWU) on 21 June 2023. Manketsi's thesis, titled “Development of a strategic management…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-collaborates-department-cooperative-governance-and-traditional-affairs-support-municipalities
NWU collaborates with Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs to support municipalities
Sep 18, 2023 - The North-West University (NWU), in collaboration with the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), pledged 100 graduates to assist the local government with a turn-around strategy on 22 June 2023. This partnership aims to deploy 100 postgraduate students from various fields to assist different municipalities within…http://news.nwu.ac.za/hug-mug-show-you-care
A hug in a mug to show you care
Jun 23, 2023 - The Student Campus Council (SCC) on the North-West University's (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus, in conjunction with the Community Stakeholder Engagement (CSE) Council, launched a Soup Drive to help students to cope during the exams and to remain nourished and healthy amidst loadshedding and economic pressures. The SCC launched the initiative…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-mourns-passing-indigenous-knowledge-expert